Background and objectives Smoking is responsible for 9 out of 10 deaths related to chronic
obstructive pulmonary disease, and this number can be reduced by quitting smoking. In this …

Objective: A network meta-analysis based on randomized controlled trials was conducted to
investigate the effects of pharmacological interventions on smoking cessation. Methods …

Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) has high morbidity and mortality. Here, we
aimed to explore the roles and potential correlation of placenta polypeptide injection (PPI) …

Background Smoking cessation can effectively reduce the risk of death, alleviate respiratory
symptoms, and decrease the frequency of acute exacerbations in patients with chronic …

Although major countries, such as South Korea, have developed and disseminated national
smoking cessation guidelines, these efforts have been limited to developing individual …

Regular and unobstructed breathing during the night is the prerequisite for an undisturbed
and restful sleep. The most prevalent nocturnal breathing disturbance with morbid …

Background: An evidence-based guideline was formed that addresses several questions
regarding pharmacotherapy for smoking cessation among tobacco-dependent adults …

One of the leading risk factors for environmental health problems is air pollution. The World
Health Organization (WHO) reports that this risk factor is associated with one of every nine …

Objective To investigate the most effective and best‐tolerated drugs for treating diseased
smokers. Methods Eight databases were searched for randomized controlled trials (RCTs) …

A significant proportion of COPD patients (∼ 40%) continue smoking despite knowing that
they have the disease. Smokers with COPD exhibit higher levels of nicotine dependence …